Upstate Cerebral Palsy·Utica, New York
The Registered Nurse assesses and monitors medical concerns for program participants while providing routine and emergency nursing care. Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians, certifying AMAPs, and providing medical in-services to staff.
The Registered Nurse is responsible to assess and monitor medical concerns, review, provide nursing care to program participants, complete required documentation, provide in-services to staff, collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners, certify AMAP’s, review and act on incident reports, provide on-call coverage and participate in Agency activities.
Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as a Registered Nurse
Opportunities available working with adult or youths.
Monday - Friday days only.
Paid Training
Core Responsibilities
Monitor and assess program participant’s medical concerns.
Provide routine and emergency nursing care to program participants.
Provide nursing and medical in-services to staff at ICF’s, IRA's, and Day Treatment.
Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners on medical issues.
Certify and re-certify all AMAP’s on an as needed basis.
Review and act on incident reports.
Provide “on-call” telephone coverage as needed.
Complete all required documentation and reports according to program regulations including program participants’ quarterly and annual medical reviews and charts.
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.
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Candidates must hold a valid NYS RN license and an AAS degree in Nursing, though a Bachelor's degree is preferred. A valid NYS Driver's License is required as travel between locations is necessary.
Market context
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